Dodge 2004 Ram Pickup 3500 - Manual (Page 208)

• After the WAIT TO START light goes off, turn the
ignition key to START. Do not press the accelerator
during starting.
• Check to see that there is oil pressure.
• Allow the engine to idle at fast idle for about three
minutes until the manifold heaters have completed
the post-heat cycle.
• Release the parking brake and drive.
NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to
1000 rpm at low coolant temperatures to improve engine
warm-up.
NOTE: If the engine stalls or if the ignition switch is left
On for more than 2 minutes after the WAIT TO START
light goes out, reset the grid heaters by turning the
ignition switch to Off and the back On. Repeat steps 3
through 7 of the normal starting procedure.
For Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Engine
Temperature Below 0°F (- 18°C)
In extremely cold weather below 0°F (- 18°C) it may be
beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before
attempting to start the engine. This can be accomplished
by turning the ignition OFF and then back ON after the
WAIT TO START light has gone off, but before the engine
is started. However, repeated cycling of the manifold
heaters will result in damage to the heater elements or
reduced battery voltage.
NOTE: If multiple pre-heat cycles are used before
starting, additional engine run time may be required to
maintain battery state of charge at a satisfactory level.
• If the engine stalls after the initial start, the ignition
must be turned to the OFF position and then to the ON
position to recycle the manifold heaters.
NOTE: Excessive white smoke and poor engine perfor-
mance will result if manifold heaters are not recycled.
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